BMW M52tu M54 CCV PCV How Old And New Valves Fail

[@daleyurk4369]

Nathan, don't sweat the naysayers. It's obvious you are doing your best with your videos. Many people appreciate them. I noticed that even the 50skid mentions you in a very positive light. Keep up the effort, thanks!

[@earnestbunbury2103]

Even the 50's Kid?!!!? High praise indeed ;-)

[@sewerynpaczkowski3299]

"...fix your BMW and nothing else." Respect Nathan. Thank you for the good work.

[@brianobrian6637]

I was essentially going to write the same thing you did. I'm glad you did it & sooner because the vids been out a while. It's good to see the gratitude I feel, I know you do & I'm certain many others do too! Nathan is a rare breed! Does his thing, his way. By no means insists anyone else does. He'll also tell you if you go about certain things ANY other way, Your screwed.(or just awaiting the inevitable) I was watching one over the weekend; "Trust me on this guys; I've worked on a lot of these cars and I've seen "this" attempted many ways. I didin't "hear" about someone it happened too, I didin't spend 15 seconds on line, I am telling you "this" from my experience" I can't and won't speak for anyone else; I'm going to listen to not only someone I can relate too + respect, as well as has a s#it ton of experience and will also keep it bs free in the rare event it's something he's not well versed or experienced in! I seldom see any one person big enough, yet always humble, to keep it 100 from the beginning to current day! I'm not a fan of chameleons. I would immensely prefer for what I see from the person to be what I get. While I can't say with absolute certainty as I haven't met him, I'm damn near positive this man doesen't change because a camera is recording! I've lost count of people I've unsubscribed to that started as Snap On got some subscribers & turned into Fisher Price. I can't afford Snap On & provided Sears stays in buisines (????. Idk?) Craftsman has a lifetime warranty on all hand tools & probably costs a 3rd. If that, of S.O. I don't have money to burn & Ive worked hard for what little I have. If God forbid I was injured tomm. The bank isin't showing up with a tow truck. I don't have to panic wondering how long my loan payments covered while I'm out of work. Having someone very much like minded & extremely well versed + hands on when it comes to older BMW's! No b.s. It's simple; I wouldn't be able to own one & if I did, it would be a non stop crap shoot plus I probably would have destroyed it, unintentionally, by now! This channel is in a league of it's own along with Nathan & is not only a boost to the diy car crowd, It adds another wing to the Bmw owner's category. The type of people I WANT to talk to & meet at car shows, cars & coffee, etc. Not martini drinking "Muffy & Buffy types" who should have just bought a Saab off the ripp! Ty Nathan & ty to everyone else who supports this channel & NOT B.S.! RESPECT to the person who first made this comment especially!

[@kenphillips5801]

Hey Nathan just wanted to thank you again for all your very helpful videos.I did the single hose delete and by doing the ccv pcv delete it has stopped oil consumption. Before i was going thru 2 or 3 quarts of oil between oil changes. Thanks again Ken from North Carolina

[@1BMWdrvr1]

It seems like the trolls are hurting your feelings and that sucks. Forget them! Your vids give us insight into our cars and clear instruction on how to make repairs. The internet is better because of folks like you... A well maintained e46 is a blast to drive and worth the trouble... Some folks would rather ride a car than drive a car. Some folks think cars are for transportation...They are missing the point and living sad, angst filled lives. Lots of us appreciate your efforts. Thank you!

[@brainfleming8756]

I love that you do not have goofy shop music.

[@ZhoumobBeatsMedia]

Your videos has helped me save 100's of dollars man thank you so much. I did ccv delete and installed catch can and it's working perfectly. Please keep it up man.

[@twinturborotary_diecast]

Learning alot from your videos. Hope you don't stop. Thanks

[@jasoonjackson5340]

Very informative my n52 has started smoking and using loads of oil so it sounds like the ccv has failed

[@DJSpannamanUK]

On the way to work this morning and my 328 started blowing smoke like when a turbo goes on a car and it shook me up! Oil went to minimum on the stick and the hose that goes to the cam cover was blocked with yellow gunk! Phoned up bmw for one of these valves and all hoses for the job, cam cover gasket(cos thats leaking) and a split intake trunking pipe came to £225 (trade) !!! Looks like im gonna be skint for the rest of the month!

[@donataspalevicius]

Great video. Could you show how to properly install oil catch can for daily use, and for track use (E.g. with no return line to the dipstick ) ? Thanks

[@skandix]

Thanks for keeping it informative and clean, no B.S.

[@dougdileo4727]

nice explanation.....you know you look like mr. rooney from ferris bueller

[@3ManFunny]

yesterday i had to change this valve and yes it's really tight fit to put without removing the intake manifold but i did it for second time and it's really annoying thing to do with intake manifold on...

[@darkmagician1184]

My failure was a little different. maybe it was because I didn't drive the car all that much, even let it sit for 6 month stretches, but the drain to the dipstick got clogged so the oil had no where to go and got sucked back into the intake. CEL, rough idle, lots of smoke. My CCV was the older style (9/96).

[@JuanLopez-sd7zb]

U the man Nathan u do a Str8 forward and clear video.

[@alansolomon2863]

I have 2011 328i xdrive sedan; does it have this kit apparatus, or is it structured to valve cover...air valve ?

[@michaelmarcus509]

Thanks so much I think my oring didn’t seal when I did it, dumped all of the oil on the floor.

[@AaronRadfords]

I have an e61 LCI. The diaphragm ruptured just as shown. No codes just no low-end torque, always kicking down a gear or two. Really bad at stop start give way or roundabouts. Replacing the cover made a big difference.

[@questions703]

Nice video. My car, n52b30 pulled a 2AA9 code talking about variable intake servo motor activation. Is it possible the diaphragm's the cause? because both disa's are fine. thanks man.

[@Snailmailtrucker]

We have a 97 528i that we put a new head on and a new ccv also... less than 5000 miles later the CCV is howling like a lion...loud humming noise and I can feel where the leak is right on the unit. if it wasn't leaking air so badly I would try to just Bypass it...but it looks like I have to remove the Intake to do it either way ! Liked/Subscribed Nathan

[@caldynphillip]

Where is the ccv pcv located in a 2005 x3? I had mines repaired a year and its already failing. I could smell the oil and there is blue smoke coming from the hood.

[@AutOdometer]

So youre telling me a new one can fail too? I just did this in my E36 M52 328is. Surging idle fixed. I made a video on it. Need to replace valve cover gasket and some vanos seals cause oil leaking there badly.

[@duwycewalker3619]

Nathan great work on all your videos question is it possible to make a video on the ccv delete on m60 v8 and m62tu v8 engine thanks you sir

[@andronikosandronikou9587]

So i think i have a big problem on my m52tu engine (daily car e39) and im thinking should i delete all those and install a catch can?cause i leave in hot climate area and those plastics are bad. PLEASE GIVE ME SOME ADVISE CAUSE IM DESPERATE

[@philipmadru7586]

Nathan, keep up the good work, I appreciate the help. Thanks and God bless.

[@tiagovids]

Nice video, i have a m52b28 single vanos, i did a leak test on the intake with a smoke machine, and i notice 2 things, with the throttle body fully close there is a little leak in there, is that normal? Also, i saw that the ccv is getting air through the intake to the crank case(didnt see any smoke, but as the smoke machine build pressure i heard air comming through the oil cap), is that normal? Or so i have a problem in the ccv?

[@eugenebyrd7434]

Keep up the good work !

[@higgpigg4326]

Nathan,excellent informative strait to the point videos. I just wish you'd answer me when you can,LoL.

[@armijoo187420]

Thank you bro you’re awesome GOD BLESS you

[@TheAceY2k]

Can this cause oil on spark plugs? Should the tube that disconnect to the head cover be coated with oil?

[@koollee]

No. U have a leaking valve cover and the center circular grommets. They seal the oil from getting in there, unless theyre old and leak.

[@frankpenzo7981]

Nathan can you make a video on how to properly installed a oil catch can? does it need a ccv check valve? does one one come out of the oil dipstick and the other hose comes out of the valve cover?

[@leqthai]

what do you replace the circle orange rubber thing with?

[@shuabibajwa]

Nathan, thanks for your informative video

[@romelmousa]

thanks Nathin for the info but would it work on my 318 m43b19tu engine

[@CJ-xk7vs]

Thanks man...my e46 m52b25 Died on the hwy with a cloud of white smoke, i think this is the issue.

[@heatherrrenea]

C J was this your issue? Did you get it fixed?

[@CJ-xk7vs]

@@heatherrrenea , Hi there no its not fixed yet.

[@bryanjimenez6090]

Curious question, I had this problem for lean codes for both banks, I replaced the whole CCV system very carefully, took the air intake out and everything because I done this 3 times and still had codes, at the same time the abs module took a shit, and when I replaced that (clear the codes and same codes came up) I drove the car for a while and the codes went away and it’s been 4 days with 60 miles added and still no codes, could it been from the module?

[@victorh5174]

Great video, thanks! I gotta do the catch can method sometime soon. :)

[@waits4no145]

I had Ccv line broken to oil pan , I seen your video on catch can (E46) . So I did that hooked up on the caped off Spot On the Intake now it pouring oil out my rear main . Took seal off oil fill cap stops leaking @ r.ms. .. I’m getting lean & cam Sensor (bank 1)Changed Vanos Seals , Valve cover gaskets , cam Sensor (bank 1) Disa checked good .. Ccv ordered now Oem .. my car goes has no power at low rpms and hits limp mode around 4K . Any Advice what to check ?

[@charleyc3310]

Great videos buddy

[@SaeedDaneshvari]

Nathan, Thanks for all the good work. I have a 97 528I which loses coolant. I can't for the life of me figure out where it is going. I've replaces the water pump, thermostat, expansion tank but still loosing coolant. It is not a blown gasket according the my mechanic. I also have noticed that if I let the engine cool and take the cap off to relieve pressure, I don't lose as much coolant. Any ideas would be appreciated.

[@NathansBMWWorkshop]

Check the hose on the rear driver side of the head, reach under the intake on the rear and see if its dripping or expanded, also check the cap for the expansion tank

[@SaeedDaneshvari]

Thanks, I will check that but I don't see any coolant on the ground. The cap is new.

[@TheAceY2k]

​@@NathansBMWWorkshopCan this cause oil on spark plugs? Should the tube that disconnect to the head cover be coated with oil?

[@michor10]

Those CCVs definitely are a catastrophe. They should have come up with a better solution long ago. I mean, the cans are great and all but are they really an optimal solution to this issue? Cheers.

[@charldonwo1645]

Thanks for ur video... so I av a bmw 3 series 328i 2009 model with a problem since 2015 no one can fix it... Not even Bmw of west Houston. It drives perfect for 10minutes then after 10minutes it shakes at the dashboard through to the car on acceleration. But if I floor the gas or ease the gas it drives fine. Other than that it got no issues since 2015. What I av changed: Guibo Front wheel hub Cam shaft MAF sensor Engine mount All four tyres Shock n struts from n back O2 sensors Gear oil But still is hesitates on acceleration the same way since 2015. What do u think the problem is?

[@CrossaK930s]

I did the single hose delete on my m54 and now have crazy vacuum suction when the oil cap is removed. Any suggestions?

[@JohnFaire]

CrossaK930s what do you mean, single hose delete?

[@ReZNoV9]

Nathan, please help, I got a BMW 520i 2002 with M54 Engine. I've got the engine with a massive leak in the valve cover and I changed the gasket there, later I got a leak under the car and I changed the oil filter housing gasket, and still have a problem with the oil, I changed the main rear engine seal, also the oil pan gasket and oil dipstick seal. the car is still consuming oil and I got sick of it I don't know what to do. the only thing that I did not change is the CCV system, I am afraid if I change it nothing will happen, besides, no blue or black smoke the car is OK, but it consumes oil so I end up with a 3 litres of oil after a 1000k or a 1500k high way run, so please help me I do not know what to do and I live in Libya

[@danieledwards3803]

It's awkward but very easy to replace without taking manifold off on m54

[@finleyjackson8776]

Nathan u like that bro, great help. Thanks

[@Semaj.18272]

Are the m52 engines called pvc and the m54 Called ccv ? U have the ccv m54 correct ? That wouldn’t fit on a m52 hey ???

[@flippy9133]

bmw dealer changed it and all the hoses for 200 dollars including work, not worth getting aftermarket one

[@TremendousPat]

damn i changed it myself for $80 plus tax from the dealership. genuine parts also.

[@flippy9133]

yeah the labour was like 70 bucks, but in e46 its quite tight space to work in, i just got lazy and let them change it. my time is worth more than 70 bucks

[@TremendousPat]

That is true, and almost everything is made out of plastic. -_-

[@jorge0rtega21]

is that true? I'm interested for the ccv replacement

[@sadrhogollsodia9505]

I... Hate... Vacuum leaks!

[@gonzoleopard6367]

Can the ccv valve also cause misfires???

[@BrandonVink]

It did for me it also caused a sound like an electric van i deleted it and it has never run so smooth

[@paulvw533]

great video thanks a lot.

[@oldcampusgarage]

I messaged you on Facebook about this Id appreciate if you give me some feedback. Thanks

[@steffo2oo2]

#nice #shoutout from #germany

[@coffelake9088]

NOOOO! dont break it...

[@tayler2396]

So does CCV = PCV?

[@YZFMANIAC08]

Yes

[@paulkile9998]

Catch cans are all well and good and I don't take issue with your installing them but us poor slobs who live in the People's Republic of Fornicalia will not be able to register their car unless it passes an emissions test every two years, and that includes a visual smog equipment inspection. Catch cans are an immediate fail!

[@glenglene8473]

Nathan. I've followed you few years now. If you're more precise, short and to the point, you should get a million subscribers by now. You're very knowledgeable about BMW. I like your content, but hard to follow the way you explain.

[@genekelly8467]

Typical german "over-engineering"-on most cars, the PCV valve is a $5.00 part-works reliably for years..BMW has a $600 monstrosity that leaks and breaks-just plain stupid.

[@earnestbunbury2103]

How they fail? BMW plastic!

[@caldynphillip]

Where is the ccv pcv located in a 2005 x3? I had mines repaired a year and its already failing. I could smell the oil and there is blue smoke coming from the hood.

[@caldynphillip]

Where is the ccv pcv located in a 2005 x3? I had mines repaired a year and its already failing. I could smell the oil and there is blue smoke coming from the hood.

[@caldynphillip]

Where is the ccv pcv located in a 2005 x3? I had mines repaired a year and its already failing. I could smell the oil and there is blue smoke coming from the hood.